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Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Charlie’s Capital Update: Budget Address, Energy, Taxes, & More

Here’s an update from Springfield on some topics you may be interested in. Pritzker’s Budget Blame Game Won’t Make Life More Affordable for Illinois Families Governor JB Pritzker delivered his…


Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Rep. Charlie Meier: Pritzker’s Budget Raises Taxes and Fails to Deliver

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) released the following statement after Governor JB Pritzker presented a Budget Address and State of the State for members of the Illinois…


Sunday, June 1, 2025
Meier Votes No on Tax Hike, Democrat Pork, and Pay Raise for Legislators

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) issued the following statement following the passage of the State of Illinois Fiscal Year 2026 Budget, which Meier voted against: “Once again, the…


Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Charlie’s Capitol Catch-Up

I’m back in Springfield this week for the final week of the spring legislative session. We eagerly await the budget and expect the largest in the state’s history. I want…